Corporate Secretary at Zambia Airports Corporation Limited

Job Description

Time for a career change?

The following employment opportunity is now available at Zambia Airports Corporation Limited.

CORPORATION SECRETARY

The job holder is responsible for directing and monitoring the execution of efficient and effective company secretarial and legal services to the Board and Management of Zambia Airports Corporation, in line with relevant legislation, overall ZACL strategy, policies, standards, procedures and practices.

Key Performance Areas

Establish an integrated strategic framework that unifies governance, risk, compliance, and related assurance functions to achieve a consistent and holistic vision across the organisation.
Provide assurance to the Board on the adequacy and functionality of the company’s overall corporate governance processes.
Provide company secretariat services.
Manage and report on performance against Governance and Compliance’s strategic plan, with accountability to the Managing Director.
Direct and monitor reporting on legislative and statutory compliance as defined by ZACL, government, and relevant professional bodies.
Promote sound principles of Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management, ensuring relevant governance structures are in place.
Establish, manage, and maintain strategic relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders.
Monitor the management of external counsel relationships.
Direct and manage the development and execution of project plans that support ZACL’s vision and short- and long-term objectives.
Direct and monitor the provision of guidance expertise, advising management on trends, best practices, and applicable policies and legislation.
Direct and monitor the execution of continuous improvement plans to ensure optimisation of operations, processes, innovation, and business continuity.
Champion change and oversee the evaluation of Governance and Compliance operations to enhance quality, efficiency, and output.
Monitor the delivery of project outcomes in line with Governance and Compliance plans and ZACL’s overall business strategy.
Manage, mentor, and empower employees and lead change within the unit to promote high performance, an optimal working environment, and cost-effective operations.
Drive a high-performance culture by taking accountability for an effective and well-articulated performance management process.
Foster an organisational culture and climate that is customer-oriented, value-driven, and aligned with ZACL’s shared values.

Qualifications

Grade 12 with 5’0′ level credits or better including English and Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts in Law
Qualified Practicing Lawyer admitted to the Zambian Bar for at least 5 years.

Experience

At least 8 years’ experience of which 5 years should be in managerial capacity.

Hard copy applications with detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of all relevant academic and professional certificates, copy of National Registration Card (NRC)/Passport and other relevant documents with contact details, names and contact addresses of three (3) traceable referees, should be addressed to the address below by close of business on 6th November 2024 to:

The Director Human Resources
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited
Head Office
Farm 41691 Off Airport Road,
PO Box 30175
LUSAKA